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You look for compromises and make concessions to reach outcomes that satisfy your greater interest. You put forward your ideas and offer logical, rational reasons to convince others of your point of view. You insist that your ideas are heard and considered and you challenge the ideas of others. You advocate your position and encourage others with a sense of shared purpose and exciting possibilities. You build relationships and connect with others through listening, understanding and building coalitions. INFLUENCE STYLES ©2011 Discovery Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Rationalizing Style Using logic and reasoning to present your ideas This style looks like… Pushing your perspectives, ideas and beliefs, Offering rational reasons to convince others of your point of view, Suggesting logical solutions to problems, Presenting arguments that are analytically based, Creating a logical flow to your arguments, Using relevant facts and data to convince, Using expert views and/or historical data to build a convincing position. ©2011 Discovery Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Asserting Style Stating preferences clearly and applying pressure This Style looks like… Pushing your perspectives, ideas and beliefs, Insisting that your ideas are heard and considered even when others disagree, Putting forward ideas even if they are not popular, Challenging ideas or suggestions that you disagree with, Using structure (rules, laws, policies) to emphasize legitimacy, Letting people know exactly where you stand, Using power, rewards and consequences. ©2011 Discovery Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Negotiating Style Compromising and making concessions to find common ground This Style looks like… Orientating towards tradeoffs and compromises, Willing to make concessions in order to reach an outcome that satisfies your greater interest, Getting support for your ideas by offering to help others in some way, Bargaining to reach agreement when something is important to you, Exchanging favors in order to get something accomplished, Highlighting points of agreement and mutual benefit. ©2011 Discovery Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Inspiring Style Influencing others through shared purpose and higher possibilities This Style looks like… Pulling people together and toward your point of view, Advocating your position by encouraging others with a sense of shared purpose, Communicating your vision for the best outcome, Helping others see the exciting possibilities in a situation, Enthusiastically presenting your ideas, Appealing to people’s hopes and dreams to gain their support, Using stories and metaphors to appeal to the emotions of others. ©2011 Discovery Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Bridging Style Engaging and connecting with others This Style looks like… Pulling people together and toward your point of view, Connecting with others through building coalitions and communities of interest based on common interest, Working hard to establish a climate of trust, Listening carefully to what others have to say, Acknowledging the needs and concerns of the other party, Showing appreciation for other people’s issues and needs, Asking questions to seek understanding of another’s view point. ©2011 Discovery Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Horseshoe Activity Discussion With people who have the same dominate style as yours discuss: 1.Best uses and situations for this type of dominate style 2.Potential pitfalls if this style is either overused or used inappropriately given the situation 3.Tips for influencing you given your dominate style ©2011 Discovery Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved.